Dirt Pudding
Dirt pudding layers creamy chocolate pudding with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies to mimic the look of soil, often served in a flower pot with gummy worms tucked in for effect. No baking is required — it chills in the refrigerator until set. Assembly takes about 20 minutes, making it a quick and crowd-pleasing party dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Plastic sandwich bags
- Rolling pin
- Serving cups or bowls
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold milk preferably whole milk for richness
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix approximately 3.9 ounces
- 1 package cream cheese softened, 8 ounces
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies crushed, about 14 ounces
- 18 pieces gummy worms for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant chocolate pudding mix until it begins to set. This should take about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Create the Cream Mixture: In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Then, combine this with the prepared pudding, folding gently until thoroughly mixed.
- Crush the Cookies: Place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a plastic sandwich bag. Use a rolling pin to crush the cookies into fine crumbs, mimicking the look of dirt.
- Assemble the Dessert: In serving cups or bowls, layer the pudding mixture with the crushed cookies. Begin with a layer of crumbs, then add pudding, and repeat, ensuring the top layer is 'dirt' to complete the look.
- Decorate: Optionally, top each serving with gummy worms for added whimsy.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- To achieve a more sophisticated flavor profile, sprinkle a hint of espresso powder over the top before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 874kcalCarbohydrates: 109gProtein: 11gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 774mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 3gSugar: 81gVitamin A: 917IUCalcium: 197mgIron: 9mg
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